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grauenhaft — meaning in English

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English meaning

atrocious adjective Extremely cruel, brutal, or shocking.
gruesome adj Causing horror or disgust, especially through graphic violence or death.
harrowing adj Extremely distressing or disturbing.

Senses

grauenhaft is used for these senses in English:

atrocious Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
gruesome Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.
harrowing (formal) Causing pain or distress; harrying.

atrocious — full definition

adjective Extremely cruel, brutal, or shocking.
adjective Very bad in quality; appalling.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

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